Meet Our Team

Dr. John D. McClendon Jr. DVM, MBA

Dr. John D. McClendon, Jr. was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. As a child, John loved animals and saw himself working with them one day. He finished Riverwood High school in Atlanta, GA in 1988, and earned a B.S. in Public Administration from George Mason University. Afterwards, in 1996, he received a Master of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University. John pursued a career in the telecommunications industry for the next 8 years. After growing tired of the corporate rat race and upon discovering his true heart, he decided to follow his passion…working with animals. He returned home where he enrolled at LSU as a lowly undergraduate concentrating in pre-vet courses. After equipping himself with a more advanced knowledge of math and science, he enrolled at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2009. Hearing the call of home and family, John joined a Monroe veterinarian hospital before following his dreams to open his own clinic where he could focus on his dreams of treating small animals and working with shelters and rescuing animals in need. He resides in Monroe with his 3 dogs, Ziggy, Kya, and Buck.

Denise KindrixClinic Coordinator / Lead Technician

​​Denise has always had a special place in her heart for animals, and gives her all to your pets everyday. She spends her free time with her family, her pets, and enjoys fishing. Denise has 2 rescue cats and 1 rescue dog of her own.

Madisyn SmithReceptionist

​Madisyn is the newest member of the McClendon Vet team but that does not slow her down. She will love your pets as if they were her own.

Haley WaltersTechnician

Haley is one of the first faces you see when you bring your pets in. She has an upbeat personality that can turn any frown upside down. She spends her free time with her family and fiance'. Haley has two pets, Gabi and Nemma, at home.

Ginger Padgett Receptionist

Ginger's smile is infectious and she always brings happiness to work. Ginger is a huge animal activist in our area for lost and rescue pets. Ginger has two rescue dogs of her own, Piper and Tess.

SimbaGreeter/Security

Simba is our clinic's top flight security. He watches over us and is a true rescue kitty. He's always happy to greet everyone, in fact he insists.